CVE-2023-51316

CVE-2023-51316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpjabbers Bus Reservation System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

A lack of rate limiting in the 'Forgot Password' feature of PHPJabbers Bus Reservation System v1.1 allows attackers to send an excessive amount of email for a legitimate user, leading to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated e-mail messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51316?
A lack of rate limiting in the 'Forgot Password' feature of PHPJabbers Bus Reservation System v1.1 allows attackers to send an excessive amount of email for a legitimate user, leading to a possible Denial of Service (DoS) via a large amount of generated e-mail messages.
How severe is CVE-2023-51316?
CVE-2023-51316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-51316 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51316?
CVE-2023-51316 affects Phpjabbers Bus Reservation System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51316?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-51316 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-51316 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56037.
When was CVE-2023-51316 published?
CVE-2023-51316 was published on 2025-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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